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Dreamy and Creamy Miso Dressing

This salad dressing is inspired by classic ranch, but has only 22 calories per serving, compared with 140 for regular ranch. It gets its creaminess from blended tofu, which adds richness without a lot of fat. You can make the dressing as spicy as you want, adding more hot sauce and freshly ground pepper to taste. In addition to salads, it could be drizzled over burritos, tacos, enchiladas, you name it.

Ingredients

2/3 cup firm tofu (about 5-1/2 ounces)

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon agave nectar

2 tablespoons light miso

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic

1/4 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

A dash or two of your favorite hot sauce (or more, to taste)

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a clean glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Note: Dressing should be used within one week. If dressing separates, return it to the blender and pulse a few times.